Oil, gas reserves hit 3.72b BOE

In FY24-25, the royalty collected from the oil and gas fields in Sindh was around Rs60 billion. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s recoverable oil and gas reserves climbed to an estimated 3.72 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) by June 2026, as new discoveries and reserve upgrades offset depletion at several mature fields, according to an…

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DSP dismissed over misconduct

. A Lahore Police spokesperson emphasised that personnel in uniform are required to maintain strict discipline. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has been dismissed from service after being found guilty of misuse of authority and inappropriate conduct with a female complainant during an investigation, officials said. According to an official inquiry…

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Monsoon claims 13 lives in AJK

ISLAMABAD: The monsoon rains have claimed 13 lives, including those of three children and five women, and injured seven people in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), according to damage figures released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday. The rains have also damaged 217 houses across the region, with 157 sustaining partial damage…

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K-P to buy 50 more e-buses for BRT

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to purchase 50 additional buses at a cost of Rs4.989 billion to expand the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to areas currently located away from the existing route. According to officials, the 12-metre-long battery-electric buses will be deployed on five proposed BRT extension routes. These include Mall of Hayatabad…

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China says opposes ‘illegal unilateral sanctions’ as US pressures Iran with secondary sanctions

Says they lack a basis in international law and are not authorised by the UN Security Council Beijing has repeatedly opposed US sanctions on Iran and what it calls Washington’s “long-arm jurisdiction.”said Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun . PHOTO: Chinese Embassy X China on Tuesday said it was against “illegal unilateral sanctions” as Washington moves…

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Departing Griezmann back at Barca

Antoine Griezmann returns to Camp Nou with Atletico Madrid, aiming to end his Atletico career on a high. Photo: REUTERS/FILE BARCELONA: Antoine Griezmann’s Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico…

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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli

Pole winner Mercedes’ British driver George Russell (L) and teammate Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (2nd Position) celebrate after the qualifying session for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of championship…

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AI adoption faces barriers

Absence of reliable enterprise data, outdated processes remain biggest challenges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence is shifting enterprise priorities towards cloud adoption and data modernisation, but businesses must first strengthen their digital foundations before AI can deliver meaningful value. In an interview with The Express Tribune, SAP Middle East and North Africa Region…

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